Pharmacy Technician

Boots Opticians; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy provider in Plymouth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to deliver patient-centred services and lead a pharmacy team. The successful candidate will provide expert advice, manage pharmacy tasks, and support continuous professional development. This role offers extensive training opportunities and a diverse benefits package including a discretionary bonus and career development prospects.

Benefits

Fully funded services training

GPhC fees reimbursed

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Willing to complete the 6-week training course.
• Passion for coaching and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to patients on medicines and products.
• Build relationships with the pharmacy team.
• Manage operational tasks ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Pharmacy systems knowledge

Education

GPhC registration

Completion of Boots Accuracy Checking Programme

Job description

Job Description

Our Pharmacy Technicians make a real difference by delivering outstanding patient-centred service to the communities we serve; from triaging patients to inspiring and coaching the healthcare team and providing expert technical advice on the supply of medicines.

About the opportunity

At Boots we are at the forefront of innovation in community pharmacy. Working in partnership with the NHS, the Government and local communities, as a Pharmacy Technician you will play a key role in leading the pharmacy team to provide a service that patients can trust. With checking capability you will have plenty of opportunities to develop yourself and progress your career or continue to offer a brilliant service to your local community with ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert, tailored advice to patients about available medicines, products or Macmillan Cancer Support.
• Delivering various services dependent on the store needs.
• Building great relationships with your pharmacy team; coaching and inspiring them to deliver the highest standard of care.
• Assisting with the triage of patients and distributing prescription handouts.
• Taking ownership for legal, safe and ethical decision‑making in the pharmacy.
• Managing operational tasks including replenishing stock, workload management, order fulfilment, receiving and handling controlled drugs whilst ensuring patient safety.
• Evidence of successful completion from a recognised training provider, such as Buttercups. If you do not already hold a formal qualification in accuracy checking, you are required to complete the Boots 6‑week Accuracy Checking Programme.

What you’ll need to have

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC and willing to complete our 6‑week training course to become qualified to check prescriptions.
• A passion for coaching and leading a dispensary team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Motivation to change things for the better for our teams, customers and patients.
• A desire to deliver services and outstanding patient care.
• Ability to use pharmacy systems and technology.

It would be great if you also have

• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician with checking capability – however this is not essential as training will be given.

Our benefits

• Fully funded services training.
• GPhC fees reimbursed.
• Indemnity insurance cover.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• CPD days and protected learning time.
• Development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Generous staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay.
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, life assurance, family activity passes and much more.

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Boots offers a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it’s with you that we change for the better.

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in‑house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have been unsuccessful, we are unfortunately unable to personally contact you, but you will be notified by email.

This role is subject to a DBS/PVG check in certain locations.

Where a role is advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

Need To Know

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team in one of our Plymouth based stores, PL1 1QH. You will be joining an experienced team, all of whom are trained and capable to operate efficiently in the pharmacy. The team is led by an experienced Pharmacy Manager who will support you. The store is a pharmacy service centre, offering the best patient care and services within the city centre. They offer all NHS services and private services in store.

For further information, please reach out to the Regional Recruitment Partner, Renaldo Sinanan on [e-mail] or simply text 07811 770080.